Perceptions of migrants are in the political crosshairs ahead of midterms October 24, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, U.S. Congress, World News Bishop Mario Dorsonville — like previous chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration — has been a constant voice on church teaching that calls on Catholics to welcome the stranger in an age when Catholic politicians are some of the most visible voices against that teaching.
TV Review: The Watcher October 23, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Grown TV fans in search of eerie programming appropriate to the Halloween season may find that the mystery series “The Watcher” fits the bill. Made up of seven hour-long episodes, the show is currently streaming on Netflix.
Reconciling the world with life October 23, 2022By Elise Italiano Ureneck Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life With the question of abortion now open for debate in America, women have a critical role in persuading men and women against taking the lives of their children.
A 2013 quote from Pope Francis reminds Catholics of their duty to vote October 22, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News On. Nov. 8, voters will go to the polls to choose lawmakers at the local, state and federal levels. All 435 seats in the U.S. House, 35 seats in the U.S. Senate and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
Movie Review: ‘Black Adam’ October 21, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic Review Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Debates about the true nature of justice and heroism, as well as the proper use of force, pace the predictable dustups in “Black Adam,” director Jaume Collet-Serra’s adaptation of DC Comics lore.
Partners in Excellence hits milestones helping city children with scholarships October 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools Partners in Excellence, an archdiocesan program to provide Catholic school scholarships to Baltimore City children, smashed an Oct. 20 “PIE Giving Day” fundraising goal by more than $60,000. Supporters donated approximately $185,000, enough to provide more than 70 scholarships through the program.
Pope wants business executives to work with young people for a new economy October 21, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis encouraged Christian business leaders to form “a new alliance” with young people to learn and create together an economy for the common good.
Pope urges French politicians to reject euthanasia October 21, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News As France begins a national debate on euthanasia, Pope Francis urged politicians from the country’s northern region to reject the “throwaway culture” and instead focus on providing care and relief to those nearing the end of their lives.
Ukraine bishop predicts new exodus of refugees: ‘How can they stay?’ October 21, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A Ukrainian bishop has warned of a humanitarian disaster caused by Russian attacks on his country’s power and water supplies and predicted a “huge new wave of refugees” desperate to survive winter.
Movie Review: Ticket to Paradise October 21, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews While the mostly agreeable comedy “Ticket to Paradise” won’t necessarily transport viewers to cinematic heaven, it will take them to a good place, both visually and thematically. Set in Indonesia, the film showcases enchanting island landscapes as well as ethical ideas generally in keeping with Gospel-based morality.
‘Forgive me, father’: Vatican seminar looks at why people avoid confession October 21, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Every year, for more than three decades, the Vatican tribunal dealing with matters of conscience has offered a course to help priests in their “ministry of mercy” as confessors.
In Ukraine, Basilian sisters pitch in and prepare for war’s consequences October 21, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Sister Yeronima Rybakova, principal of St. Basil the Great Catholic School, which the order operates near the busy city center, said much changed in their community after Feb. 24, the day Russia invaded Ukraine.
